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UM Health-Sparrow sees Q1 decrease in drug-related deaths since 2019
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Fewer people are dying from drugs in Michigan, according to a Q1 report by the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services. UM Health-Sparrow released its quarter one (Q1) report on drug-related deaths in seven counties, including Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, and Shiawassee, in which it serves as medical examiner.
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
U-M Officials Asking Michigan AG to Press Charges Against Pro-Palestinian Protesters
A coalition of student groups at the University of Michigan say Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is now looking into possible charges against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests on the Ann Arbor campus, which her office has confirmed for the Michigan Advance. The TAHRIR Coalition, made up of more than...
Two Michigan Cities Make HGTV List Of Best Places To Live In U.S.
Thinking about making a change to where you call home? If so, let us lend a hand in helping you seek out that next great place to hang your hat and lay down some roots. It's not always an easy task to find that perfect city to live in without a little inside scoop to go by. Thanks to HGTV, you now have a little 'cheat sheet' to help narrow down the search. They just released a list of The 50 Best Places to Live in the United States, and two of the best are right here in Michigan.
Road Closures For Whitmore Lake Fireworks/Parade
Road closures are scheduled this week in Northfield Township for the Whitmore Lake 4th of July festivities. On Wednesday, Main Street from Barker Road to 8 Mile Road is expected to be closed from roughly 8pm to 11pm for the fireworks show. The rain date is Thursday. On Thursday, Barker...
Priority Waste finalizes GFL purchase and takes over some Oakland County routes
Dozens of Metro Detroit cities will now receive garbage pickup service from Priority Waste after last-minute contract approvals last week, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Oak Park. Priority became Michigan’s largest waste hauler when it finalized its purchase of GFL...
Michigan football game-day parking, traffic plan approved by Ann Arbor City Council
ANN ARBOR, MI – There are 60 days until Michigan football kicks off its 2024 season against Fresno State. To prepare for football Saturdays starting Aug. 31, Ann Arbor City Council approved during its July 1 meeting the traffic and parking plans around Michigan Stadium. East Keech Street will...
Video shows demolition continuing at Northville Downs clubhouse following oil spill
(CBS DETROIT) - Video shows contractors demolishing the Northville Downs clubhouse after the horse racing facility closed earlier this year. "A tall excavator with industrial shears is cutting the vertical steel beams of the Downs clubhouse and also knocking the dangling debris downward," the city of Northville said in a post on social media Monday morning. As contractors worked on the building, a mister was used to spray water to help contain dust.City officials say the overhang will be the last part of the building to be taken down. Its removal is scheduled for July 13. This update comes as residents expressed concerns...
Northville Downs neighbors say demolition 'fun to watch'
NORTHVILLE — From his home near the corner of Beal and River streets, Kurt Bartel had a front row seat as excavators reduced the historic Northville Downs clubhouse to rubble. The clubhouse is the last of many buildings on the 48-acre property to face demolition as Hunter Pasteur Homes...
Michigan is building the nation’s first smart highway
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into America’s first smart highway. Axios reports that the Alphabet-backed startup Cavnue has started constructing the smart highway as part of a new pilot project that could spur other construction projects across the country. Another project, a "Smart Freight Corridor" on State Highway 130 by Austin, Texas, is also being developed.
Metro Detroit seeing less of a jump in prices at the pump ahead of 4th of July
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The Independence Day holiday is approaching this week, and while gas prices are up substantially across the state, Metro Detroit is seeing less of a jump.According to Gas Buddy, the Marathon gas station located at 29450 W. 9 Mile Road in Farmington Hills is reported to be one of the cheapest gas stations in Metro Detroit.Michigan drivers will only have to pay $3.19 per gallon for regular unleaded.Compared to last week, gas prices in Metro Detroit have gone up at least 5 cents, with the current average around $3.59 per gallon.Across the state of...
Cavnue Completes Connected and Automated Vehicle Corridor Pilot Along I-94
Cavnue, which has an office at Newlab next to Michigan Central in Detroit, today announced it has launched the initial three-mile phase of its Michigan project along I-94, called the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Corridor. The three-mile pilot for the I-94 CAV Corridor is located on westbound I-94...
COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, FROM TELEGRAPH ROAD TO EAST OF HOSPITAL DRIVE IN PONTIAC, TO CLOSE ON JULY 8 FOR RECONSTRUCTION
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with Oakland County general government and the city of Pontiac, will close County Center Drive from Telegraph Road to just east of Hospital Drive on the Oakland County general government campus on July 8 to reconstruct the road. Access to all...
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